An alternative English plural form of amphora, referring to multiple ancient containers with two handles.
From Greek amphora, adopting the common English pluralization '-s' instead of the Latin '-ae'. Both 'amphorae' and 'amphoras' are acceptable modern English plurals.
Language evolution in action: scholars used to say 'amphorae,' but modern English just added an 's'—it's how living languages simplify themselves over time, even for ancient objects.
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